The 1990s were a transformative decade in American TV.. Simply, the sheer number of programs on TV in the 1990s grew exponentially. This was due to the arrival of cable TV networks, like HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, and other channels offering … Continue reading
If the 1970s, comedies tented to be the ground breakers and dramas were mostly bland and formulaic. TV in the 1980s tended to be quite different. While there were important comedies, most notably The Cosby Show, Cheers and The Golden Girls, for … Continue reading
Carl Reiner was one of the funniest men ever to appear, write for, or direct a TV episode! At 97, he was the oldest celebrity active on Twitter – and never contemplating retiring from show business! Join me for a … Continue reading
Carol Burnett is one of the funniest women ever to star on television. And on Broadway. And in films. She is also, by reputation, one of the nicest, most thoughtful, and highly respected women in the entire history of … Continue reading
David Letterman vs. Jay Leno: Battle for The Tonight Show Steve Allen & Jack Paar each hosted the Tonight Show for relatively short period of time. The third host, Johnny Carson held the chair for 30 years and made the Tonight … Continue reading